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What happens if Greece defaults? A flow chart
Karl Baker May 24, 2012
If Greece ditches its austerity plan and defaults on its loans, how might that play out in the global economy? Follow our flow chart to find out.
New general election on the way in Greece
Stephen Beard May 15, 2012
Political parties in Greece have failed to forge a coalition, meaning a new general election is on the way in Greece. Will the country keep to its budget promises that are a condition of the European bailout?
France's new president meets Germany's leader
Stephen Beard May 17, 2012
New French President Francois Hollande flew to Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The two differ over the eurozone’s best course.
No more wagers on Greek exit
Kai Ryssdal May 10, 2012
As an exodus in the European Union becomes more a sure thing, two of London's largest bookmakers shut down the markets for bets on Greece leaving the E.U. and the existence of the euro in a few years.
European debt crisis hasn't gone away
Stephen Beard Apr 11, 2012
Recent turmoil in global markets is partly due to worries over Europe's debt crisis. Elections scheduled in France and Greece add to the uncertainty.
No riots, but Ireland feels the pain of austerity
Christopher Werth Mar 15, 2012
Ireland is tackling its debt crisis with a harsh program of austerity measures. The Irish are not rioting, as the Greeks did, but they are hurting.
Many pushing back against EU carbon tax
David Brancaccio Mar 12, 2012
Europe's biggest airlines say a new European tax on the carbon dioxide coming out their jet engines is a bad idea.
Google privacy policy challenged in the EU
Stephen Beard Mar 2, 2012
One of the European Union's most senior officials says the new Google privacy policy breaks European law.
In Greece, new property tax sparks anger
Stephen Beard Feb 17, 2012
The Greek government has introduced a new property tax so that it can increase revenue but many Greeks say it's unfair and unwise.
Greece's hard road ahead
Bob Moon Feb 9, 2012
With a $172 billion bailout in place, Greeks' futures are looking austere.
